Highways Project Manager

Overview

Project Manager
Industry: Construction, Retail, Highways & Car Parks

We are looking for a dynamic Project Manager with experience in retail and a 'can do' attitude to provide support to the wider business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company offering rapid career progression, along with a competitive benefits package. You will manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park-related projects, from feasibility through to construction and handover. This will include managing programme, budget, quality, and health & safety requirements across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park related projects from feasibility through to construction and handover.
• High level of communication across all management levels to develop and establish a clear project brief.
• Set measurable objectives and timelines, and manage consultants and contractors to ensure delivery to cost, time, and quality standards.
• Maintain records and work folders to ensure all work is appropriately checked and approved.
• Manage retail construction/re-development projects in live environments.
• Engage and consult with clients and their stakeholders.
• Chair meetings internally and externally to capture actions and ensure follow-through.
• Manage external design teams, cost management consultants, and contractors to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.

About You

• Ability to work under your own initiative and suggest process improvements.
• Deliver consistently high-quality work within budget to meet customer expectations.
• Confidence to challenge bad practice.
• Ability to balance the needs of the client, stakeholders, and customers.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work that exceeds customer expectations.
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and contractors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contractors to deliver operational excellence.
• Maintain professional working relationships to ensure operational success.

Requirements

Essential:

• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
• Experience working with retail clients and managing retail construction/redevelopment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel).
• Full driving license and own car with the ability to travel within the UK.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Experience in Project Management and Strategic Planning.
• Experience in Highway & Car Park Design.
• Programme Management experience.
• Contract Administration skills.
• Financial budgeting experience.
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent time management and workload prioritizing skills.
• Strong organizational skills (scheduling, planning, etc.).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Client-focused approach, with proactivity and self-motivation.
• Ability to analyze data and situations and develop creative solutions.
• Can-do attitude with a focus on results.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills.
• Commercial awareness.

Desirable:

• SMSTS.
• CDM awareness training.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of H&S legislation.
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD).
• Professional membership or working towards it (IHE, CIHT, ICE).

Benefits

• 25 holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays).
• An extra day's holiday on your birthday.
• Option to buy additional holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3%.
• Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), including Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, health check, nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, personalized online fitness programs), Bereavement counseling, and probate helpline.
• Paid training (subject to training agreement).
• Professional fees paid.
• Wellness program.
• Cycle to work scheme available.
• Tech scheme available.
• On-site parking.